Burying Supplies in the Ground....

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For those of you considering using metal containers for underground storage there are several things that can be done to add years of lifespan to your containers. First.... bury in a location with good drainage. Second....IF drainage is questionable the hole your container goes into can be enlarged and gravel can be put below and around it. Also place a cover over the top before burying....something as simple as a heavyduty trash bag over the top to keep water from pooling on the top. Third.... coating your metal container with tar is a good idea. Fourth.... add a sacrificial anode to your container. It corrodes rather than the container. Sacrificial Zinc Anode

Coating steel in roofing tar will add many years to their usefulness

 

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I'd rather bury something other than my guns.

Yes, But what if you are captured and the guns you have at present are takken, and you manage to escape? What if you are not at your home and you can't get back there for some reason? Backup plans are a good idea